The Grammar of Clarity · Vocabulary & Language

Direct and Indirect Speech

Converting between direct quotes and reported speech while maintaining accuracy and tense consistency.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do tense changes in indirect speech reflect the passage of time?
  2. 2Why do journalists use a mix of direct and indirect speech in reporting?
  3. 3What nuances are lost when a direct quote is converted into reported speech?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Grammar - Direct and Indirect Speech - Class 8
Class: Class 8
Subject: English
Unit: The Grammar of Clarity
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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